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Local Artist Highlight: Jeff Condon

Submitted 11-17-2024 under NONPROFITS

Avenue for the Arts visits pastel and oil painter Jeff Condon at Tanglefoot Studios. Interview by Pamela MacDougal

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'Not a good deal for Grand Rapids': Community advocates urge City to reject Three Towers proposal

Submitted 11-13-2024 under NEWS

Community advocates and housing leaders urge the Grand Rapids City Commission to reject a proposed $797M development by DeVos-Van Andel-linked Fulmar Property Holdings, citing insufficient affordable housing commitments relative to public subsidy requested.

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St. Cecilia Music Center features the Dynamic Grammy Award winning Del McCoury Band on the Acoustic Café Folk Series on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Submitted 11-07-2024 under NONPROFITS

Featuring the dynamic bluegrass guitar-picking singer/songwriter Del McCoury and his musically-talented artist sons, Ronnie and Rob, the Del McCoury Band includes longtime bassist, vocalist and guitarist Alan Bartram, and renowned fiddler Jason Carter.

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St. Cecilia Music Center Brings Nashville Sensation Valerie June to Grand Rapids on November 12, 2024, on SCMC's Acoustic Café Folk Series.

Submitted 10-24-2024 under NONPROFITS

“An Evening with Valerie June” will feature a performance filled with a gorgeous blend of astral folk and meditative R&B.

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Blue Bridge Lights Turn Red November 8th as Red Kettle Campaign Begins in Kent County

Submitted 10-23-2024 under NONPROFITS

Join The Salvation Army November 8th at their Red Kettle Kickoff in downtown Grand Rapids.

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Lenear, LaGrand participate in public mayoral debate 2 weeks before election

Submitted 10-23-2024 under NEWS

Senita Lenear and David LaGrand debated key issues at Wealthy Theatre, covering urban planning, equity, and housing. Hosted by The Rapidian and GRTV, the event marked their first formal debate.

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Local Artist Highlight: Katya Grokhovsky

Submitted 10-15-2024 under NONPROFITS

REDIRECT: For our recent interview with Jeff Condon visit therapidian.org/local-artist-highlight-jeff-condon | Avenue for the Arts visits the studio of Ukrainian-born artist Katya Grokhovsky, the 2024-25 Padnos Distinguished Artist-in-Residence at GVSU. Interview by Pamela MacDougal.

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Enduring West Side staple Fulton Street Pub & Grill gets spooky this October

Submitted 10-10-2024 under LOCAL LIFE

With themed versions of weekly traditions and a frightening feast first, the well known 54-year old neighborhood karaoke bar is keeping things fresh.

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Major fashion exhibition featuring Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray opens at the Grand Rapids Art Museum

Submitted 10-07-2024 under NONPROFITS

Key garments from the world’s largest private collection of Alexander McQueen will be showcased alongside images depicting the iconic duo’s intertwined artistic journey and friendship.

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Local cinema hosts film premiere of Grand Rapids-based documentary, a live performance by Yo-Yo Ma

Submitted 10-01-2024 under NEWS

A large crowd gathered with the cast and crew at the premiere, for a special advanced screening of the documentary ahead of the wide release.

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